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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1954

Page

3

Mason Party Rallies Set Across Mason County This Week

Point Pleasant hosts two big rallies Thursday as election nears. GOP event at 7 p.m. in Junior High School. Democrats hold 6 p.m. rally in Lakin Boy's Industrial School gym. Speakers include Donald Wilson and Cecil Underwood for Republicans, Joe Burdett and M. G. Burnside for Democrats, with local candidates also appearing. Republican leaders Jones Cas to Musgrave organize. Democrats schedule additional talks Monday through Thursday with varied venues and speakers.

Point Pleasant Lakin Boy's Sen. Estes Kefauver Mason County Donald Wilson American Legion Clarksburg GOP Cecil Underwood House of Delegates Sistersville State Road Commission Tom Sweeney U. S Wheeling Will Neal Congress Joe F. Burdett West Virginia Board of Control M. G. Burnside Valile E. Toney J. W. Sommer J. Gary Po Vera Jones Noble F. A. Morrison Campbell Stevens E. Par Tow Jones Carroll Casto Raymond Musgrave Executive Committee West Columbia Wagner Maude Sprouse Worman Mount Olive Letart Cooper Lakin Arbuckle Latell LaFollette

Pt Pleasant Social Notes EUB Circles Meet

EUB Circle To Meet The Missionary Circle Number 2 of the EUB Church will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 730 p m Hostesses will be OMA Smith Mrs Otto Rogers and Mrs Howard Yeager. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Mace Beaver of Ironton Ohio and Mr and Mrs William Longstaff of Coming Ohio.

EUB Church Oma Smith Otto Rogers Howard Yeager

Halloween Party Planned by Tu-Endie-Wei Council

The Tu-Endie-Wei Council Number 3 Daughters of America announce a Halloween Party Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Eagles hall with plans for a festive evening.

Daughters of America Eagles

Roberts relatives visit county officials from Pittsburgh and Bellmeade

Capt and Mrs FE J Roberts of Pittsburgh stayed with Sheriff and Mrs Charles A Roberts. Captain Roberts is sheriff’s brother and commands the river boat Frank Co Rand. Mrs Frank Carpenter Sr and daughter Betty of Bellmeade visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Carpenter of Midport with Mr and Mrs Russell Benson also visiting.

FE. J. Roberts Pittsburgh Charles A. Roberts Captain Roberts Frank Co. Rand Frank Carpenter Betty Bellmeade John Carpenter Middleport Russell Benson

Marriage License Sibley Cheesebrew Couple Announced

Carl Edward Sibley 19 of Braden Ohio and Barbara Jane Cheesebrew 19 of Point Pleasant wed in a marriage license announcement. He is son of Edley Reed and Dorothy Earles Sibley. she daughter of Howard Wilson and Marjorie Rainey Cheesebrew.

Carl Edward Sibley Braden, Ohio Barbara Jane Cheesebrew Point Pleasant Edley Reed Dorothy Earles Sibley Howard Wilson Marjorie Rainey Cheegbrew

Trimble Township High to Stage Annual Carnival Wednesday

The Trimble Township High School athletic department schedules a Wednesday carnival with food booths a fish pond a variety show and other entertainment for the community.

Glouster Trimble Township High School

Lions Leader To Visit Point Club

POINT PLEASANT District Governor Cart Bender will visit the Paint Pt Lions Club Tuesday at 6 pm at the Moose Home. Bender leads District 20-A Lions International and serves as zone chair and deputy district governor. he is noted for a 12 year attendance record and holds roles in Weirton clubs and local civic boards.

Point Pleasant Cart Bender Paint P T Lions Club Moose Lians International Weirton Club Tase Weirton Weirton Steel Co First Baptist Church Community Service Council Weirton Christian Center International Lions Clathes

Local Woman to Enter Airline Hostess Training in Massachusetts

Delores Morrison 21 of Charleston Road leaves Nov 6 for Worcester Massachusetts to begin six weeks of preliminary airline hostess training at an aviation school. She will then attend a commercial airline school for final hostess training. Morrison, a Point Pleasant High School 1951 graduate, has worked at Chevrolet Sales on Viand Street and lives with her grandparents. She plans to fly from Charleston to Massachusetts.

Point Pleasant Delores Morrison Charleston Road Wards Worchester Mass Miss Morrison Steve Miller F. A. Morrison Point Pleasant High School Chevrolet Sales Viand St Massachusetts Charleston

Library Sets Card Rules at Athens County Branches

Beginning November 1 1944 library identification cards must be shown to borrow books at the Gilouster Glouster branch and the book mobile. Cards issued to Athens County residents may be used at Nelsonville Athens Chauncey libraries and Ohio University Library. Lost cards get duplicates free until after November 1 when a five cent replacement fee applies.

Glouster Gilouster Athens Nelsonville Public Library Chauncey Athens County Ohio University Library

Local pastors honored at Carbondale reception

Dr. Robert Philips pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church and his wife were honored at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Gabriel. Mr and Mrs Nolan Mace visited his parents Mr and Mrs P O Mace. Mrs Lois Arnold was feted at a birthday gathering. Neal Clark and daughter from Columbus joined Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams for a weekend visit.

Carbondale Robert Philips Pilgrim Holiness Church Edward Gabriel Nolan Mace P. O. Mace Lois Arnold Neal Clark Columbus Ralph Williams

Donations Sought for Glouster Band Boosters

Community drive seeks contributions to support the Glouster Band Boosters. Donations can be arranged by calling Mrs. George Murphy at 4365 or Mrs. R. E. Hines at 2891 who will arrange pickup.

Glouster Band George Murphy R. E. Hines

Junior Progressive Study Club Hears Health Film And Plans Instrument Drive

The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mix Wilma Ferrell's home with Miss Gail Palmer from the Ohio Department of Health presenting The Keide Story about tuberculosis treatment. The group discussed a six mill levy to aid TR victims and voted to buy used musical instruments for Gilcuster High School, planning nut meat sales to fund the project.

Mix Wilma Ferrell Gail Palmer Ohtio Department of Health Kueide Robert Harn Carl Hradbury Gilcuster High School Mis Edna Binderbasin Jesse Stewart

Kyger Family News and Visits Across Ohio and West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Dale Scott of Columbus spent a day with her parents Mr and Mrs Van Zant as he celebrated his 87th birthday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Arthur Rupe and son Arthur from Eleanor West Virginia and others from Point Pleasant Kananga Gallipolis and Columbus. Several locals hosted relatives over the weekend while funeral attendance brought Clarence Grover and Francis Grover from Cheshire Route 2 and Parkersburg.

Henry Doenfer Paul Ward Columbus Chester Ward Billy Thaxton Ohio University Bradbury Phillip Sisson Wyyander Fred Sisson Ann F.mory Gordon Carl Myers Gallipolis David Briggs Beatrice, Merrill and Son James Haffey J. M. Conkle Ruth Shaw Marysville James Shaw James Steven Rex Lemey Francie Snowden Potland Opal Powell Perry Bradbury Keith Garfield Searts Clarence Grover Cheshire

Orphanlay of the Glews ter Methodist Church Meeting

The Orphanlaey of the Glews ter Methodist Church met at Mrs. Warren Chappelear home with Mrs. Robert Byers as co hostess Devotions were led by Mrs. Earl McGee Refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Mrs. Paul Meade Mrs. L. G. Delong Mrs. Noel Eveland Mrs. William Brower Mrs. A. M. Garnwell Mrs. Holly Rogers Mrs. Harold Strohmeyer Miss Mabie LaFever Miss Helen Kirkbride Mrs. Ralph Hines Mrs. Thomas Williams Jr Mrs. Albert Hall and Mrs. Richard Eddy.

Helen Kirkbride Ralph Hines Thomas Williams Jr Albert Hall Richard Eddy

Priscilla Class Meeting at Methodist Church Rooms

The Priscilla Class of the PRISCILLA CLASS Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the social rooms.

Priscilla Gi E Methodist Church

No Thea Chapter OES Meeting October 2

The Thea Chapter OES will not meet on October 2 as officers attend Grand Chapter activities. Local communications advise members to plan attendance at the statewide gathering elsewhere.

Thea

Local Visitors Attend Services and Dinners In Columbus Area

Recent guests of Mrs. Mary Burns included Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Hen Swartz of the local area. The Stacey McDonelds, former Glowster residents, visited with them at a morning Church of Christ service. Miss Joan Ginnan, employed in Columbus, spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Mary Ginnan. Richard Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Jones, visited from Columbus. He recently returned from University Hospital Columbus after a course of treatments.

Mary Burns Harry Smith Columbus Hen Swartz Stacey McDoneld Church of Christ Joan Ginnan Mary Ginnan Ernest Jones Richard Jones University Hospital

Old Fashion Democratic Rally to Feature Welfare Chief

A Democratic rally in Glouster next Thursday at 1 pm in the Merwe Latge Room will feature Henry J. Robinson, director of the state Department of Public Welfare, with Hanley, Athens County Democratic chair, Felix Handley reports. County and state candidates are invited, and Glowster and Trimble High School bands will provide music.

Glouster Merwe Latge CFE Hanley Athens County Democratic Executive Committee Henry J. Robinson State Department of Public Welfare Handley Glowster High Hoor Trimble High School

Mrs. Nellie M. Hanning Rites Held at Local Church

Funeral services for Nellie M. Hanning who died Tuesday morning at White Crom Hospital Columbus were conducted at the church with Rev Gilbert Courtney and Rev Daniel Teater officiating. Burial followed in Maple Wood Cemetery. Out of town mourners included Carl Hildebrand and family, Fred Kinney, Emma Kennedy, Cleo Cavey, and John and Cora Antle.

Carl Hildebrand Fred Kinney Columbus Fred Kennedy Emma Kennedy Lancaster Cleo Cavey Dayton John Cora Antle Jacksonville

Glandular Inflammation Linked To Life Troubles

This notice advertises Excelsior Institute in Excelsior Springs Missouri offering surgical treatments for glandular inflammation and related age and health troubles for older men. It claims past patients found relief and offers a free pamphlet without obligation and provides contact details.

Excelsior Institute Lucession Ineatitute Excelsior Springs Missouri

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